Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Mr. Beckett, Ms. Alyssa, we're here. This is Maggie Madison's home," announced Xavier while scanning the environment.

Having grown up in a highly educated family, Xavier had performed dirty work for Jasper over the years, but never had he witnessed such an awful living environment. Since they did not have bodyguards with them, he felt quite tense.

Unlike Xavier, Jasper calmly got out of the car. As it had rained earlier, Jasper stepped right into a muddy puddle as soon as he disembarked. The mud splashed all over his expensive shoes, but he remained unbothered and seemed at home.

"Mr. Beckett! Look out! The ground—" Xavier tried to warn Jasper, but it was too late.

Jasper said casually, "It's fine."

Alyssa had wanted to follow suit, only to be lifted off the seat. She gasped and panickedly wrapped her arms around Jasper's neck.

want her to walk in the mud. He grinned and said, "What are you panicking over? I always have a good

a water puddle. I'm not that fussy.

placed her on the ground and held her by her

silently vowed, "Now that you have me,

you take a detour to Maggie Madison's place? The other girl lives closer. We could have visited her before Maggie.

The girl and her family. They refused to see you and Mr. Beckett," Xavier hesitantly

explain. I understand their feelings. We're not parents, and

might feel pressured because of our social standing. Besides, it's understandable that they refuse to

hostile, Jasper nonetheless nodded after careful consideration. The girls' parents hailed from an ordinary family, lacking power and wealth. They were vulnerable against the Schmidts, who could easily

victim. The trio made their way to the top floor of the apartment. The sights on their walk sent shivers down Xavier's spine. As a clean freak, he found the stained walls, accumulated